Dear Lena (2016 Film)

Dear Lena (Korean: 레나; RR: Rena) is a South Korean drama film released on May 26, 2016. The film was directed by Kim Do-Won and features a narrative centered on the evolving relationship between two individuals from different backgrounds.

Promotional poster for the film Dear Lena

Plot

The story follows Lena, a woman who arrives in South Korea seeking a new life. She encounters Soon-Goo, a green tea farmer living in a rural area. As the two spend time together, their relationship begins to develop. However, the connection is complicated by a secret held by Lena, leading to emotional distance and misunderstandings between the pair as Soon-Goo fears she may eventually leave.

Production

The film was produced by Kim Dong-Chul and Chae Hyun-Jung, with cinematography by Jin Hyun-Woo. It has a runtime of 116 minutes and is presented in the Korean language.

Cast

The principal cast includes:

Park Gi-Rim as Lena
Kim Jae-Man as Soon-Goo
Go Hee-Ki as Dong-Man
Choi Ho-Joong as Han-Sung
Park Ran as Se-Yeon
Kim Sung-Joon as Kim-Goon
Son Kwang-Eop as Doctor
Bulynia Natallia as Tasha
Heo Sung-Tae as CEO of the company where Se-Yeon works